Tag: Joy
Touching joy at Bishop Percy’s ordination Mass
At the ordination of Sydney’s new auxiliary bishop, Tony Percy, St Mary’s Cathedral radiated joy. Mozart’s Ave verum soared to the star-coffered ceiling, blending with silent prayer from a diverse congregation, offering a glimpse of the divine.
Like Christmas tree salesmen, we can all offer something evergreen
On the way to school, I heard an interview with a Canadian man who travels to New York City every December to sell Christmas trees.
Anthony Cleary: Despite suffering, we do enjoy life to the full
Even in the midst of life’s challenges, I find consolation in Jesus’ assurance that he came so that we might have “life to the...
Anthony Cleary: The gift and response of faith
Reflecting on the nature of my work, I have the great privilege of supporting students, teachers and parents in their faith journey, and working...
Mark Shea: On humour
I think I have a pretty good sense of humour. My wife tends to disagree. I have a weakness for really dumb gags. I...
No boring Christians please says Pope
The Church and the Gospel "will not go forward with boring, bitter evangelisers".
Monica Doumit: This birth dispels all darkness
Anyone who has the privilege of spending any time in an office or a car with me during Advent knows that I love a...
